Old Pulteney — Malthound

New “Old Pulteney” Arrivals From Edencroft!

August 30, 2018 by Gary Leave a Comment

Old Pulteney / 15 Year Old Single Malt.
£70.00

New Arrivals

Old Pulteney / 12 Year Old Single Malt.
£32.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 40%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland / Highlands.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Old Pulteney.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLED:

STATED AGE: 12 years old.

STRENGTH: 40% Vol.

Matured wholly in air-dried, hand-selected ex-bourbon casks, the 'unashamedly excellent' Old Pulteney 12-years-old is the definitive expression in the Old Pulteney family. Traditionally crafted using techniques that other distillers have long abandoned, this winner of numerous gold medals at the most prestigious international competitions is a high water-mark of quality spirits.

APPEARANCE: Deep amber, red golden (with a slight pink hue) sparkling with a copper glow.

AROMA: Medium to high intensity with a briny hint of sea air.

TASTE: Dry, medium bodied and smooth, redolent of honey and cream, faintly salty with a slight spicy note and a sweet long-lasting finish.

Old Pulteney / 15 Year Old Single Malt.
£70.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 46%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland / Highlands.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Old Pulteney.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLED:

STATED AGE: 15 years old.

STRENGTH: 46% Vol.

Matured for 15 years, this is our most balanced and smooth single malt. Balancing two different sides of the flavour spectrum, this single malt marries these perfectly, whilst also reflecting our coastal home and its unwavering influence.

On one hand, this is an intense single malt, yet at the same time, it is truly balanced.

Spice and sweetness unite in this naturally rich amber whisky to celebrate rich flavours, yet lighter, more refreshing coastal notes show another side of this single malt.

APPEARANCE: Rich amber.

AROMA: Intense yet balanced. Bursting with rich dried fruit, ripe apples and citrus, with honey sweetness and a generous chord of creamy vanilla. Slightly chocolaty and floral in the background.

TASTE: Fragrant spices and Christmas cake, with layers of chocolate and a distinct dark toffee sweetness. There is a hint of salty sea air on the finish, a clear connection to the influence of the sea on this single malt.

Old Pulteney / 18 Year Old Single Malt.
£115.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 46%.

Summary:

COUNTRY/REGION: Scotland / Highlands.

CATEGORY: Single Malt.

DISTILLERY: Old Pulteney.

BOTTLER: Distillery Bottling.

BOTTLED:

STATED AGE: 18 years old.

STRENGTH: 46% Vol.

Matured for 18 years, this is indulgent and spicy thanks to the casks selected for maturation.

Taking its character and colour entirely from the casks within which it has been nurtured, this is a deeply warming whisky. The indulgence extends through this single malt with chocolate and spice defining the character but allowing for the influence of more vibrant zesty flavours.

APPEARANCE: Deep amber.

AROMA: Intense and warming. Indulgent chocolate and creamy vanilla, with rich honey sweetness tempered by vibrant spices. A whisper of flowery fruitiness yields to crisp bursts of citrus and apple.

TASTE: Chocolaty indulgence layered with honeyed spices and Christmas cake. Floral notes lend a dash of finesse, while zesty hints of citrus and green apple enliven a lovely long finish.

New Arrivals Of Classic Malts From Edencroft!

May 26, 2015 by Gary Leave a Comment

Glen Garioch / Founder’s Reserve

New Arrivals

Caol Ila / 27 Rare Edition
£ 275.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age: 27 Years Old
Strength: 52.2%.
70cl

Summary: Douglas Laing & Co. proudly offer this fine example of the Distillers’ Art as a special selection from their oldest stocks of whisky. No water is added to reduce its strength, as the Angel’s share has already taken care of that. No caramel, colouring is added, so that you can see it’s pure and natural colour. They have chosen to bottle this malt without chill-filtration in the old fashioned and traditional style. By so doing, they leave in the entire Distillers’ preferred qualities apparent on the nose, palate and finish – self evident when you remove the cork. As you can see on the label, this is one bottle of a very restricted offering, which once consumed, cannot ever be repeated. On the nose, detect a harbourlike quality with an Islay ferry, oily engine room style plus late soft summer tar. The palate opens softly and sweetly spiced, developing to a richly smoked, softly peated character. On the finish, waves of smoke and spices intermingle and run to a hot chilli amd dark chocolate trait plus a late mentholated style.

Glenturret 26 Year Old / 1986 Hunter Laing
£ 250.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 46.8%
70cl

Summary: GLENTURRET DISTILLERY was licensed in 1775 but had been distilling illicitly since 1717 and can therefore claim to be THE OLDEST DISTILLERY IN SCOTLAND.
In keeping with this long history the distillery retains some unique traditions, mashing grist by hand and slowly fermenting the wort in wooden washbacks, for twice as long as other distilleries, to produce an extraordinarily smooth and fruity spirit. The middle cut of the spirit is selected by hand not by computer as it is in other distilleries.
Having worked closely with the Edrington Group, Hunter Laing & Co. Ltd is pleased to offer this exclusive limited-release of Glenturret 26 years old single Highland Malt whisky.
Bottled at natural cask-strength and without chill-filtration or artificial colouring, this small-batch release is a wonderful example of this small, artisanal distillery’s production. Matured in refill-bourbon casks specially selected from the distillery’s own stocks by its Master Blender, the whisky has a velvety palate with toffee notes and a vanilla sweetness combined with the unmistakeable fruitiness of ripe pineapples.
Limited to 2400 bottles worldwide and presented in a wooden gift box with accompanying certificate, this officially-licenced bottling of Glenturret 26 years old is available exclusively to partners of Hunter Laing & Co Ltd.
Colour: Golden to dark straw in colour, its tint speaks clearly of its long maturation in North American oak;
Nose: The whisky is wonderfully complex on the nose with sweet, fruity notes such as toffee apples combining with strong confectionery elements including milk chocolate & caramel along with toffee popcorn & fragrant woody notes including sandalwood & furniture polish. With the addition of some water it then becomes a little briny & musty;
Taste: On the palate, this Glenturret remains sweet with sherbet, some gentle spice and toffee notes. The caramel and golden syrup notes carry across from the nose to the palate and combine with an appealing vanilla sweetness;
Finish: The finish is medium to long, with caramel and ginger spice lingering on the palate.
Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Age: 26 Year Old.
Unit: 70cl
ABV: 46.8%

Tullibardine / 1990 23 Year Old / Cask #10453 / Old Malt Cask
£ 99.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 50.%
70cl

Summary: Old Malt Cask is unashamedly for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. As one of the most established brands in the single cask market, Old Malt Cask is trusted by thousands of Malt Whisky consumers all around the world as the selection which bottles some of the most noteworthy Scotches in the market. Each month, the Hunter Laing tasting panel reviews the company stocks and, after careful consideration, selects only the casks which are of the highest quality. Whether the whisky was distilled in Speyside or Islay, the Lowlands or the Islands, they all have one thing in common – they have been bottled at exactly the right time to capture the unique characteristics of the cask.
Invariably bottled at 50% strength to maintain drinkability, each new expression is non-chillfiltered to ensure that the personality of each cask remains. Our expert blender also writes notes to guide the consumer through the tasting experience. We don't have to do much with the whisky – we let it speak for itself.
Old Malt Cask has spent fifteen years as one of the market leaders in the single cask category. As the reputation of Hunter Laing rests on the quality of each release, they aim to ensure that each new bottling delights the consumer as much as the last one.
Nose: beautiful structure and weight; a little toasty, but welcomes the nutty spread. Excellent salt to suger ratio;
Taste: sublime delivery with near perfect weight and poise and some ramped up barley. The oils are delicate, the sugars playful and the quasi-bourbon style liquorice adding just the right degree of tostesterone;
Finish: a late settling of some sugary scores as the light muscovado overpowers the fudgy oak;
Balance: an early morning reminder why I can really love this job.
Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Unit: 70cl
ABV: 50%
Cask: 10453.
Bottles from Cask:
Age: 23 Year Old
Distilled/Bottled: 319.
Ratings: 95 Points / Jim Murrays's 2015 Whisky Bible.
©Tasting Notes from Jim Murray's 2015 Whisky Bible.

Ancnoc / 12 Year Old Single Highland Malt
£ 27.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: The anCnoc 12 Year Old is renowned the world over. Known as a must have in any whisky drinkers collection, it’s light and yet complex. Smooth yet challenging. And each twist and turn delivers a surprise. In fact, this is a dram that has something for everyone.
Nose: Soft, very aromatic with a hint of honey and lemon in the foreground.
Colour: Amber with a slight yellow hue.
Taste: Sweet to start with an appetising fruitiness and a long smooth finish. A malt for every occasion.
Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
ABV: 46%.
Unit: 70cl.
Ratings: 94 Points – Jim Murray's 2013 Whisky Bible.

Glen Garioch / Founder's Reserve
£ 30.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 48.%
70cl

Summary: The quintessential Glen Garioch, Founder’s Reserve celebrates the brothers who first established the distillery and the 200 plus years of craftsmanship that goes into every bottle that bears the Manson name.
Nose: Warm amber in appearance, sweet vanilla and subtle spice combine with fruitier green apple and grapefruits on the nose.
Palete: Butter cream and vanilla pave the way to fruity green apple skin and citrus cleanliness, leading to an elegant and subtle finish.
Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 48%.

Glendronach / Uk Exclusive / 1990 / 23 Year Old Px Sherry Puncheon Cask #1240
£ 175.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highland
Age:
Strength: 50.%
70cl

Summary: Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon.
Colour: Dark oak with glinting gold.
Nose: Rich toffee and toasted almonds with stewed barley over a chocolate-raisin richness.
Taste: Huge dark raisins and stewed plums with a complex balance of herbs and spices. Espresso coffee and cocoa beans with hints of sweet barley sugar explode on the palate.
Country/Region: Scotland/Highland.
ABV: 50%.
Unit: 70cl.
Distilled/Bottled: 1990/2013.
Age: 23 Year Old.
Bottles from Cask: 647.

Glendronach / Uk Exclusive / 1994 / 19 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask #67
£ 140.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 56.8%
70cl

Summary: Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Butt.
Colour: Rich crimson edged with gold.
Nose: Stewed plums and dates, spiced with cinnamon, black pepper and gentle nutmeg.
Taste: A full-bodied, robust sherry character holds a balance of dark dried prunes, raisins, sultanas and rich toasted spices. Roasted coffee bean and dark chocolate infuse with delicate herb notes in a long earthy finish.
Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
ABV: 56.8%.
Unit: 70cl.
Distilled/Bottled: 1994/2013.
Age: 19 Year Old.
Bottles from Cask: 625.

Glendronach / Uk Exclusive / 1995 / 19 Year Old Px Sherry Puncheon Cask #3250
£ 115.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 52.5%
70cl

Summary: Colour: Dark cherry wood.
Nose: A powerful balance of rich molasses sugar and dark treacle softens to raisins, stewed barley and touches of white pepper.
Taste: Classic flavours of dark fruit-cake and muscovado sugar, drenched with prune syrup, which hold waves of coffee bean, soft clove and warm oak spices.
Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Distilled: July 1995.
Bottled: September 2014.
Age: 19 Year Old.
ABV: 52.5%.
Unit: 70cl.
Bottles filled from Cask: 554.

Glendronach / Uk Exclusive / 1995 / 19 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Puncheon Cask #4887
£ 105.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 55.4%
70cl

Summary: Colour: Rich burnt amber.
Nose: Sweet figs and toffee, infused with subtle allspice and white pepper, all of which combine perfectly to give a fully rounded and balanced aroma.
Taste: Contrasting bursts of sweet dates and crisp, freshly-picked herbs, dusted with nutmeg, giving a tremendous depth of character. Soft sweet barley, touches of orange marmalade and toasted-oak spices enliven the long, slightly earthy finish.
Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Distilled: June 1995.
Bottled: September 2014.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 55.4%.
Bottles filled from Cask: 542.

Glenmorangie / Tùsail
£ 77.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: The 6th release from Glenmorangie's award-winning Private Edition, Tùsail is the product of a carefully-selected parcel of Maris Otter barley, floor-malted by hand using traditional techniques, and non chill-filtered.
A rich winter variety of barley first introduced in 1965, Maris Otter was bred specifically to meet the demand for a high quality brewing malt and recognized for its ability to impart rich, rustic malty flavours. Now used only by a select few who continue, like Glenmorangie, to uphold an ethos of sacrificing yield for quality by using only the finest ingredients, the result is a whisky celebrating the variety’s renowned taste profile.
Aroma: Deep earthy, robust aromas of malty, biscuity tones, with a backbone of nut toffee.
Taste: A rich, rustic profile of nut toffee, sweet barley malt, ginger, cinnamon, and dates in molasses complements more familiar Glenmorangie notes of peaches, oranges and smoked pears.
Finish: Tùsail lingers on with a mouth-coating finish.
Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 46%.

Old Pulteney / 35 Year Old Single Highland Malt
£ 495.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 42.5%
70cl

Summary: The embodiment of our Distillery’s exceptional craftsmanship, this new expression is matured in American ex-bourbon and Spanish ex-sherry casks which have been expertly hand selected by our Distillery Manager, Malcolm Waring. The eye catching detail and design of the limited edition reflects our rich maritime heritage, which includes a stunning wooden box with porthole revealing the unique Old Pulteney bottle which carries the classic herring drifter, which has become a symbol of the brand.
Colour: Light amber.
Nose: The initial wave of honey sweetness, exotic spices and citrus is followed by fruit cake and bitter chocolate. Over time gentle undertones open up with hints of fresh vanilla and sticky toffee pudding. A truly indulgent whisky on the nose enriched and fabulously balanced by the long maturation.
Taste: Full bodied and bursting with attitude. This exceptional dram is sweet and spicy and quickly develops a range of signature Old Pulteney flavours from honey, rum soaked raisins and Californian oranges to the heavier notes of seasoned leather, pralines and a touch of the salty North Sea air. A slow long finish with gentle waves of dried fruit and silky tannins.
Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 42.5%.

Kilchoman / Loch Gorm 2015
£ 62.50
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Age:
Strength: 46.%
70cl

Summary: Kilchoman launch third annual Loch Gorm limited edition release
Independent farm distillery, Kilchoman, will be releasing a limited edition Loch Gorm Single Malt Whisky in March. Only a limited quantity of the exclusive bottling will be available and if past releases are anything to go by, it will sell quickly.
This is the third annual Loch Gorm Single Malt to be released by Kilchoman. Each release is differentiated by the distillation and bottling dates on the front of the bottle and gift carton.
Kilchoman’s Loch Gorm releases are traditionally matured in ex Oloroso sherry butts and this latest edition is no exception. Where the 2015 version differs from the previous year is the use of sherry hogsheads to mature a portion of the whisky rather than just sherry butts. This edition will also be marginally older than the five year old 2014 version, it being bottled from casks filled in both 2009 and 2010.
Anthony Wills, Founder and Managing Director of Kilchoman, said: “As well as this year’s release being slightly older, we decided to increase the ratio of single malt matured in smaller sherry hogsheads versus that matured in larger sherry butts. This increases the influence from the sherry casks and gives the whisky a striking intensity and richness. That said, the whisky retains the balance and complexity Kilchoman releases are well-known for.”
This range is named after a famously peaty loch over looked by the distillery; Kilchoman draws water for the production of Loch Gorm and their other releases from the burn that runs into the loch.
Colour: Deep and rich.
Nose: Soft, spicy and rich with light smoke dark chocolate and citrus fruit.
Palate: Soft fruits and peat smoke with a rich sweet finish.
Finish: Long and sweet, lingering smoke, well balanced.
Country/Region: Scotland/Islay.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 46%

Benriach / Uk Exclusive / 1999 / 15 Year Old Px Sherry Puncheon Cask #9150
£ 64.45
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age: 15 Years Old
Strength: 55%.
70cl

Summary: Distilled: July 1999. Bottled: November 2014. Age: 15 Year Old. Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. Colour: Polished antique gold. Nose: Warm toasted-oak spices flood through roasted orchard fruits drizzled with golden syrup and dusted with vanilla. Taste: Crisp green apple and pear sweeten to sultanas and dried apricot. Vibrant oak spices and soft vanilla pod warm and deepen the long, succulent finish. .

Longmorn 1967 Rare Vintage / Gordon & Macphail
£ 450.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Age:
Strength: 43.%
70cl

Summary: Longmorn Distillery is found between Glen of Rothes and Elgin. Its name is derived from the Gaelic, Lhanmorgund, which means "place of the holy man". This is a reference to the church which once stood there. Prior to the distillery being built in 1897, there had also been a grain mill on the site. R.J.S. McDowell considered Longmorn to be one of the top four malt whiskies.
Aroma without water: Soft and delicate, with a soft sweet Sherry nose, which mingles with ripe nectarine notes and hint of marzipan.
Taste without water: Initially sweet with a warming spiciness, ground black pepper. Stewed fruit and citrus flavours develop.
Aroma with water: Sweet and fresh with honey and a touch of aniseed. Sherry influences remain.
Taste with water: Creamy and rich with orange citrus fruit, stewed fruits and touch of pepper.
Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside.
Unit: 70cl.
Abv: 43%.
Age: 45 Year Old.
Distilled/Bottled: 1967/2012.
Ratings: 94 Points – Jim Murray's 2014 Whisky Bible.

Gordon & Macphail / Strathisla / 42 Year Old / Vintage 1955
£ 750.00
Country: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Age:
Strength: 40.%
70cl

Summary: Founded by George Taylor and Alexander Milton, it was originally known as Milton – named after the nearby Milton Castle. Strathisla was the name of the actual whisky produced and eventually became the name of the distillery.
Much of Strathisla's production is used for blending and the distillery is the home of the one of the most famous blends – Chivas Regal.The distillery is the oldest in Northern Scotland and is certainly a delightful distillery to visit as it has an almost fairytale quality.
Country/Region: Scotland/Highlands.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 40%.
Distilled/Bottled: 1955/1997.
Miscellaneous: Only 1 bottle left.

Buffalo Trace / Benchmark
£ 19.25
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 40.%
70cl

Summary: Named after the McAfee brothers who surveyed a site just north of Frankfort in the late 1700s, this rye recipe bourbon is yet another label that honors the storied history of the Distillery and the land it sits on.
Tasting Notes: The nose bears caramel notes with a delicate stone-fruit backdrop. A robust and sturdy palate with some fine leather notes mingling with dry tobacco, a touch of oak and a hint of dried cherries. The finish is smooth and calming.
Country/Region: USA/Kentucky.
Unit: 70cl.
ABV: 40%.
Ratings: Gold Medal – 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Stagg Jr
£ 75.00
Country: American
Region: American
Age:
Strength: 67.2%
75cl

Summary: George T. Stagg built the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century, during a time known as the Gilded Age of Bourbon. Uncut and unfiltered, this robust bourbon whiskey ages for nearly a decade and boasts the bold character that is reminiscent of the man himself.
Tasting Notes: Rich, sweet, chocolate and brown sugar flavors mingle in perfect balance with the bold rye spiciness. The boundless finish lingers with hints of cherries, cloves and smokiness.
Country/Region: USA/Kentucky.
Unit: 75cl.
ABV: 67.2%.
Ratings: Double Gold Medal – 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Abbey Whisky – New Arrivals!

July 23, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Abbey Whisky 30 Year Old Speyside Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 30 Years Old Strength: 43%	70cl	£ 129.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Abbey Whisky 40 Year Old Speyside Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 40 Years Old Strength: 43%	70cl	£ 229.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Balcones Brimstone Corn Whisky Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 53%	75cl	£ 62.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glenlivet Conglass / Single Cask #41723 / 14 Year Old Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 14 Years Old Strength: 59.8%	70cl	£ 199.98 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Kilkerran Work In Progress / 6th Release / Bourbon Wood Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 38.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Kilkerran Work In Progress / 6th Release / Sherry Wood Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 38.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Macallan 1993 Speymalt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1993 Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail	70cl	£ 70.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Old Pulteney Clipper Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 49.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Strathisla 19 Year Old / 1994 / Cask Strength Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 19 Years Old Strength: 57.8% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Chivas Brothers	50cl	£ 54.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Tomatin 1981 Single Cask #001 / Oloroso Sherry Butt Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 32 Years Old Strength: 42.3% Vintage: 1981 Bottler: Tomatin	70cl	£ 464.95 BUY NOW

Abbey Whisky – New Malts To Conquer!

April 22, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Abbey Whisky	Abbey Whisky 40 Year Old Speyside / Gift Set Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 40 Years Old Strength: 43%	10cl	£ 44.50 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Abbey Whisky 50 Year Old Speyside Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 50 Years Old Strength: 43%	70cl	£ 369.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Arran 17 Year Old / Limited Edition Release Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 17 Years Old Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 62.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Arran Machrie Moor / Fourth Edition / Peated Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 39.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Arran Single Cask #815 / 1998 / 2014 Spring Release Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 15 Years Old Strength: 55.3% Vintage: 1998 Bottler: Arran Distillery	70cl	£ 66.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Auchentoshan Batch 2 Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: Strength: 46.6%	50cl	£ 62.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Balcones 1 Texas Single Malt Whisky / 53% Country: America Region: American Age: Strength: 53%	75cl	£ 75.25 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Ben Nevis Batch 1 Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 49.7%	50cl	£ 36.95 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	English Whisky Co / English Gold Amazing 2012 Country: England Region: English Age: Strength: 46%	70cl	£ 69.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	English Whisky Co / Founders Private Cellar / Cask 0859 Country: England Region: English Age: 5 Years Old Strength: 59.3% Vintage: 2007 Bottler: English Whisky Co	70cl	£ 160.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Glenfiddich / Snow Phoenix / Limited Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 47.6%	70cl	£ 375.00 BUY NOW
Abbey Whisky	Karuizawa 1984 / 28 Year Old / SMWS 132.1 Country: Japan Region: Japanese Age: 28 Years Old Strength: 59.9% Vintage: 1984 Bottler: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society	70cl	£ 1,200.00 BUY NOW

New Dalmore, Glenglassaugh & Old Pulteney Whiskies From Edencrofts!

March 25, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Dalmore – 1995 Castle Leod/bordeaux Finish

Some serious quality malts this week from Edencrofts! They have 7 New additions to their range with a selection of Highlands and Speyside malts.

Malts of this stature don’t come around every day!

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Dalmore – 1995 Castle Leod/bordeaux Finish Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 16 Year Old. Strength: 46% Summary: A HEROIC PAST. In 1263, an ancestor of Clan Mackenzie saved King Alexander III from being gored by a stag whilst out hunting. The grateful King granted him the right to bear a stag’s head in his coat of arms. The Dalmore Distillery was long owned by The Mackenzie family and every bottle of single malt whisky from our Highland distillery was, and is, adorned with this proud emblem, symbolising the supremacy of The Dalmore. SUPPORTING CASTLE LEOD TODAY. This limited edition bottling celebrates the ancient and historic seat of Clan Mackenzie and is the second in a series crafted by Master Distiller Richard Paterson in homage to Clan Mackenzie. After all, it was the vision of the Mackenzie brothers in 1839 that laid the foundation for the distillerys monumental success. Located just 14 miles from The Dalmore Distillery. Castle Leod has been home to the Cabarfeidh, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, since 1606 and is one of the few castles in Scotland still lived in and owned by direct descendents. It is in honour of one of Scotlandss great landmarks that The Dalmore commissioned the painting that graces this exceptional single malt. Fittingly, a proportion of the proceeds from its sale will go towards the upkeep of Castle Leod. A MESSAGE FROM CABARFEIDH. “I’m honoured that Richard Paterson has created this extraordinary single malt in tribute to Castle Leod, the Mackenzie Clan’s spiritual home. Our Castle has stood the test of time, and I have no doubt that, in years to come, The Dalmore Castle Leod will equally be recognised as a tomeless classic.” Cabarfeidh, The Earl of Cromartie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie. A TASTE TO REMEMBER. “The joyful effervescence of fleshy plums, raisins and citrus fruits are followed by the silky tones of kiwi fruit, honey, caramelised almonds, spicy ginger, chewy toffee and soft liquorice brings this cornucopia of delights to a perfect conclusion. Matured initially in American white oak and Spanish sherry wood, and then transferred for a final 18 months to barriques from a legendary 1st cru Classé Bordeaux chateau. An Exceptional single malt of inimitable finesse.” Richard Paterson, Master Distiller.	70cl	£ 115.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Dalmore – 1996 The Cromartie Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 15 Year Old. Strength: 45% Summary: The Dalmore Cromartie is the third in a series of limited edition releases crafted by our Master Distiller, Richard Paterson, in homage to the Clan Mackenzie, owners of The Dalmore distillery for over a century. It celebrates the ancient lands of Cromartie, heartland of the clan, and home to Castle Leod, the clan’s historic seat where they still reside today. A substantial contribution from the sale of every bottle will go towards the matinenance of the clan estates at Cromartie. Distilled in 1996 at 45% ABV, The Dalmore Cromartie was initially matured in American white oak casks before being transferred to Oloroso sherry casks from Gonzales Byass, in Jerez de la Frontera. Aroma: Bergamot, mandarin and lemongrass. Palate: Bitter chocolate, Colombian coffee, marmalade, Seville oranges, Pedro Ximenez grapes and spicy cinnamon.	70cl	£ 110.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glen Avon – 1955 Vintage Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 40% Summary: This single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky was distilled at a distillery on Speyside. It has been matured in Gordon & MacPhails own selected oak casks at their distillery and in their own cask warehouses in Elgin. It was bottled in the City and Royal Burgh of Elgin, Scotland. Colour: Dark Amber. Nose: Sherry with hints of vanilla and an earthy spiciness. Body: Medium. Palate: Smoky with rich fruitcake flavours and a spicy edge. Finish: Slightly sweet.	70cl	£ 500.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh – 30 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: sSpeyside Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 44.8% Summary: Cask Formula: Fully matured in refill Oloroso sherry butts. Appearance: Amber. Nose: Rich, complex and full with luxurious tropical fruits of peach, mango and banana, complimented with sultanas, sherry and gentle oak spice. Palate: Sweet, rich, syrupy and complex. Oloroso sherry, toffee apples, mango and banana sit beautifully in the mouth alongside ginger and cocoa spice. Finish: Warm, soft and gently spiced.	70cl	£ 210.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh – Evolution/2013 Release Country: Scotland Region: sSpeyside Age: Strength: 50% Summary: Cask Formula: Fully matured in ex Tennessee whisky barrels. Appearance: Crisp harvest gold. Nose: A luscious, syrupy combination of sweet barley, delicate pineapple and waves of soft buttery vanilla. Deeper oak spices and caramelised pear develop and warm the nose. Palate: Robust, white peppery oak floods through crisp green apple and freshly cracked barley. A gentle salted caramel emerges alongside hints of ripe banana and fruit salad syrup. Finish: A vibrant combination of classic oak spices and delicate soft fruits surrounded by fragrant waves of vanilla pod.	70cl	£ 45.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenglassaugh – Torfa (peated) Country: Scotland Region: sSpeyside Age: Strength: 50% Summary: Cask Formula: Fully matured in ex-bourbon barrels. Peat level is 20 ppm. Appearance: Gleaming yellow gold. Nose: Vivid, sweet, sooty campfire smoke and sea air infuses zest of lime, apricot jam and ripe soft fruits; all gently warmed by hints of stem ginger and cracked black pepper. Palate: An eloquent, sweet coastal peat smoke engulfs candied peel over melon, pineapple and roasted red apples. Oat biscuits, hints of heather honey and a gentle cigar box spice all combine to give a terrific balance to the expressive smoky character. Finish: A heady, yet elegant harmony of distinct coastal peat and striking spiced fruit flavours.	70cl	£ 40.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – The Navigator Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: Strength: 46% Summary: Old Pulteney launches Navigator as a limited edition exclusive. This is the launch bottle from Old Pulteney, the Maritime Malt, in conjunction with the sponsorship of the Clipper Round the World yacht race. The competing Old Pulteney yacht has been designed specifically to replicate the Navigator packaging. Matured in ex American bourbon and ex Spanish Sherry casks. Colour: Honeycomb. Nose: Sweet and crisp. Layers of tangy apples and dried fruit harmonise with hints of chocolate and fresh vanilla. Taste: Full-bodied and rich in flavour. A burst of honey, cocoa and oranges eases into a long-lasting, spicy finish with a maritime surprise at the end. OLD PULTENEY DISTILLERY Founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wicks celebrated herring boom, the Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly on the British mainland. At a time when road links to the town were yet to be established, the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its malt whisky. Wick became known for the barrels of silver (herring) and gold (whisky) which left the port in vast numbers. The distillery itself has an absorbing history, with its unique stills defying convention to this day. The wash still, in particular, is a source of fascination to visitors due to the absence of a swan neck. Legend has it that when the still was delivered it was too tall for the still house and the manager simply decided to cut the top off! The Old Pulteney bottle now incorporates a bulbous neck to reflect the shape of the stills. Over time, the distillery has passed through the hands of various owners, and even closed during times of trouble for the industry in 1930. Luckily, the repeal of an often forgotten period of prohibition in 1947 saw the welcome resumption of whisky production, with the distillery changing ownership a number of times, before its purchase by Inver House Distillers in 1995. Throughout this history what has endured is the quality of the whisky. Traditional craftsmanship and the distillerys windswept location continue to contribute to the award-winning whisky that is Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky.	70cl	£ 45.00 BUY NOW

New Old Pulteney & Macallan Malts From Edencroft!

March 20, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Old Pulteney – 40 Year Old Single Malt

Edencroft has 4 New additions to it’s range this week with a cracking Macallan malt and 3 Old Pulteney whiskies with vintages from 21 to 40 Years Old.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Macallan – Old Malt Cask 20 Year Old Bourbon Cask Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 20 Year Old Strength: 50% Summary: Nose: Sweet and mellow, with vanilla, raisins and toffee apples; Taste: Smooth rich fruits, with notes of cinder, toffee and vanilla; Finish: Long and sweet, with a wisp of oak; Buy any two bottles from their current Old Malt Cask* range (as listed on their Blog ) and receive a bottle of 13 Year Old Malt Cask Cragganmore FREE (worth £70.00).*	70cl	£ 110.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – 1990 Vintage Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 23 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: Old Pulteney 1990 has been matured in hand selected American oak ex-Bourbon barrels and Spanish oak ex-Sherry butts. The casks previously held heavily peated malt which gives this Vintage a slight smoky character. Appearance: Polished amber. Aroma: Subtle, warm wood smoke envelopes the sweetness of peardrops & crunchy green apples. Fragrant floral notes, fresh lemon zest & honey are followed by a spicy & fruity touch of ex-sherry casks. Taste: Full bodied & rich. The initial sweet honey note is quickly followed by a wave of thick peat smoke, joined a moment later by a spicy vanilla, toffee & rum smoked raisins. OLD PULTENEY DISTILLERY Founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wicks celebrated herring boom, the Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly on the British mainland. At a time when road links to the town were yet to be established, the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its malt whisky. Wick became known for the barrels of silver (herring) and gold (whisky) which left the port in vast numbers. The distillery itself has an absorbing history, with its unique stills defying convention to this day. The wash still, in particular, is a source of fascination to visitors due to the absence of a swan neck. Legend has it that when the still was delivered it was too tall for the still house and the manager simply decided to cut the top off! The Old Pulteney bottle now incorporates a bulbous neck to reflect the shape of the stills. Over time, the distillery has passed through the hands of various owners, and even closed during times of trouble for the industry in 1930. Luckily, the repeal of an often forgotten period of prohibition in 1947 saw the welcome resumption of whisky production, with the distillery changing ownership a number of times, before its purchase by Inver House Distillers in 1995. Throughout this history what has endured is the quality of the whisky. Traditional craftsmanship and the distillerys windswept location continue to contribute to the award-winning whisky that is Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky.	70cl	£ 125.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – 21 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: As with the 17-year-old, with this expression they marry together Old Pulteney matured in ex-bourbon wood with spirit from ex-sherry wood casks. The crucial difference, however, is that the ex-sherry wood in this case is made from American Oak (mostly Fino sherries). This adds yet another layer of complexity, depth and character to this truly superb malt whisky. Nose: Full bodied with traces of fruits (apples and pears); slightly fragrant with spicy overtones. Colour: Golden amber with straw highlights. Taste: Sweet to start with a light fruitiness; hints of honey and vanilla followed by a dry finish. OLD PULTENEY DISTILLERY Founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wicks celebrated herring boom, the Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly on the British mainland. At a time when road links to the town were yet to be established, the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its malt whisky. Wick became known for the barrels of silver (herring) and gold (whisky) which left the port in vast numbers. The distillery itself has an absorbing history, with its unique stills defying convention to this day. The wash still, in particular, is a source of fascination to visitors due to the absence of a swan neck. Legend has it that when the still was delivered it was too tall for the still house and the manager simply decided to cut the top off! The Old Pulteney bottle now incorporates a bulbous neck to reflect the shape of the stills. Over time, the distillery has passed through the hands of various owners, and even closed during times of trouble for the industry in 1930. Luckily, the repeal of an often forgotten period of prohibition in 1947 saw the welcome resumption of whisky production, with the distillery changing ownership a number of times, before its purchase by Inver House Distillers in 1995. Throughout this history what has endured is the quality of the whisky. Traditional craftsmanship and the distillerys windswept location continue to contribute to the award-winning whisky that is Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky.	70cl	£ 82.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – 40 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 40 Year Old Strength: 51.3% Summary: All variants of Old Pulteney are intriguing but this 40-year old is uniquely complex. Its nose; fruit, butterscotch, oak, pears, cloves and spices; flood you like waves over Wick’s protective wall. Its taste; sweetness, spices, brine, orange, toffee and more butterscotch; the perfect storm. Its finish; sweet spicy, sherry and orange; as long as a trip to sea. Nose: Fruity and floral with hints of oranges, green apples and butterscotch; slightly spicy. Colour: Rich amber with a red hue. Taste: Sweet and spicy, with traces of toffee and pears; full bodied with sherry notes and a long lasting finish. OLD PULTENEY DISTILLERY Founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wicks celebrated herring boom, the Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly on the British mainland. At a time when road links to the town were yet to be established, the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its malt whisky. Wick became known for the barrels of silver (herring) and gold (whisky) which left the port in vast numbers. The distillery itself has an absorbing history, with its unique stills defying convention to this day. The wash still, in particular, is a source of fascination to visitors due to the absence of a swan neck. Legend has it that when the still was delivered it was too tall for the still house and the manager simply decided to cut the top off! The Old Pulteney bottle now incorporates a bulbous neck to reflect the shape of the stills. Over time, the distillery has passed through the hands of various owners, and even closed during times of trouble for the industry in 1930. Luckily, the repeal of an often forgotten period of prohibition in 1947 saw the welcome resumption of whisky production, with the distillery changing ownership a number of times, before its purchase by Inver House Distillers in 1995. Throughout this history what has endured is the quality of the whisky. Traditional craftsmanship and the distillerys windswept location continue to contribute to the award-winning whisky that is Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky.	70cl	£ 1,350.00 BUY NOW

New Oban & Old Pulteney Malt Whiskies From Edencroft!

March 11, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Old Pulteney – 17 Year Old Single Malt

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Oban – 1995 Distillers Edition Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 15 Year Old. Strength: 43% Summary: Oban is the frontier between the West Highlands and the Islands; the meeting place between land and sea. A perfect, sheltered harbour makes it the principal seaport for the Isles and the capital of the West Highlands. It has a mild, temperate climate, warmed by the Gulf Stream and washed (too often, some might say) by the soft rain that often falls hereabouts. This misty, maritime character, with a background of heather and peat, is perfectly echoed in the malt whisky produced at Oban. Oban is made using only the finest barley, malted to the distillerys own particular specification. The tiny lantern-shaped copper pot stills are among the smallest in Scotland; their rich, fruity malt is then slowly condensed in wooden worm tubs that sit outside among the rooftops, before being aged in oak casks for at least 14 years. 1995 Distillers Edition: Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation in casks that have previously held a fortified wine. The founders of Oban distillery were entrepreneurs who imported and exported goods for which they could sense a demand. They would have approved of the Spanish influence brought to bear in this Montilla Fino cask wood finish. A seriously complex whisky of the highest order – a glorious zesty nose and plenty of sweet fruit complemented by salt and chewy, roasty caramel malt. DISTILLED: 1995. BOTTLED: 2010. APPEARANCE: Amber, rose-hued. NOSE: Outstanding. Fruity and pungent; sea salt with crushed grapes, orange zest and hints of smoke. Massively complex. BODY: Full, rich. PALATE: Most explosive Oban ever. Soft malt then wave upon wave of delicate yet rich fruit notes on a tide of brine. FINISH: Sweetened Jamaican coffee and oak, with an attractive malt-biscuit effect as it dies down.	70cl	£ 45.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – 12 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: Matured wholly in air-dried, hand-selected ex-bourbon casks, the unashamedly excellent Old Pulteney 12-years-old is the definitive expression in the Old Pulteney family. Traditionally crafted using techniques that other distillers have long abandoned, this winner of numerous gold medals at the most prestigious international competitions is a high water-mark of quality spirits. Nose: Medium to high intensity, dry with a hint of sea air. Colour: Deep amber with a slight pink hue. Taste: Dry, medium bodied and smooth with a clean finish: faintly salty with a slight sherry note. OLD PULTENEY DISTILLERY Founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wicks celebrated herring boom, the Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly on the British mainland. At a time when road links to the town were yet to be established, the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its malt whisky. Wick became known for the barrels of silver (herring) and gold (whisky) which left the port in vast numbers. The distillery itself has an absorbing history, with its unique stills defying convention to this day. The wash still, in particular, is a source of fascination to visitors due to the absence of a swan neck. Legend has it that when the still was delivered it was too tall for the still house and the manager simply decided to cut the top off! The Old Pulteney bottle now incorporates a bulbous neck to reflect the shape of the stills. Over time, the distillery has passed through the hands of various owners, and even closed during times of trouble for the industry in 1930. Luckily, the repeal of an often forgotten period of prohibition in 1947 saw the welcome resumption of whisky production, with the distillery changing ownership a number of times, before its purchase by Inver House Distillers in 1995. Throughout this history what has endured is the quality of the whisky. Traditional craftsmanship and the distillerys windswept location continue to contribute to the award-winning whisky that is Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky.	70cl	£ 27.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – 17 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: The 17-year-old predominantly features ex-bourbon maturation, with the addition of spirit that has been wholly matured in Spanish wood ex-sherry casks, predominantly Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso. This adds a subtle depth and complexity to the whisky, making for an outstanding after-dinner drink. Nose: Sweet with traces of apples and pears: slightly woody with a hint of butterscotch. Colour: Red amber with a rich autumnal hue. Taste: Full bodied, with hints of vanilla and floral notes in the background; a long-lasting memorable finish. OLD PULTENEY DISTILLERY Founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wicks celebrated herring boom, the Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly on the British mainland. At a time when road links to the town were yet to be established, the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its malt whisky. Wick became known for the barrels of silver (herring) and gold (whisky) which left the port in vast numbers. The distillery itself has an absorbing history, with its unique stills defying convention to this day. The wash still, in particular, is a source of fascination to visitors due to the absence of a swan neck. Legend has it that when the still was delivered it was too tall for the still house and the manager simply decided to cut the top off! The Old Pulteney bottle now incorporates a bulbous neck to reflect the shape of the stills. Over time, the distillery has passed through the hands of various owners, and even closed during times of trouble for the industry in 1930. Luckily, the repeal of an often forgotten period of prohibition in 1947 saw the welcome resumption of whisky production, with the distillery changing ownership a number of times, before its purchase by Inver House Distillers in 1995. Throughout this history what has endured is the quality of the whisky. Traditional craftsmanship and the distillerys windswept location continue to contribute to the award-winning whisky that is Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky.	70cl	£ 60.00 BUY NOW

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2014 – Tickets Available Now!

January 17, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Cheshire Whisky Event 2014 – Tickets Available Now!

The 5th Annual Cheshire Whisky Event is the whisky tasting and sampling event of the year and will be taking place on Monday May 5th 2014 at Willington Hall, Cheshire.

Willington Hall is justly famous for its unrivalled views across the Cheshire countryside and magnificent sunsets behind the Welsh mountains. Willington Hall stands in 17 acres of award winning formal gardens and parklands.

The Hall makes a perfect setting for the Cheshire Whisky Event which appeals to both the enthusiast and the novice alike.

The event aims to provide the ultimate whisky experience with expert advice on hand and the opportunity to learn about the whisky basics.

In short, there is something for all!

The Cheshire Whisky Event gives you the unique opportunity to sample some of the greatest whiskies in the world and get a great chance to mingle with whisky producers, distillers and marketers.

EXHIBITORS: Each year The Cheshire Whisky Event brings a different balance of exhibitors, however, one thing that is guaranteed is a selection of the greatest whiskies in the world!

Distilleries taking part (so far):

BenRiach
GlenDronach
Old Pulteney
AnConc
Paul John
anCnoc
Balblair
Dalmore
Douglas Laing
Hunter Laing
Bruichladdich
Compass Box
Hi Spirits Bourbons
Nikka

MASTER CLASSES: These tutored tastings provide a unique insight into the world of whisky and a fantastic chance to ask all those hidden questions.
You have up to an hour of intense time learning more about your favourite whiskies.
Many of the Master classes are dedicated to one brand or expression, presented by brand ambassadors, master distillers, leading experts or Whisky Magazine writers, the Whisky Taste Master classes always guarantee a memorable experience.

Taste and discover great whiskies at The Cheshire Whisky Event 2014

TASTINGS: It’s all about the taste!
And at the 2014 event you will have a un-rivalled opportunity to taste and discover great whiskies.
From the classic ranges you may have sampled before to rare and exclusive bottling’s.

Exhibitors are always on hand to talk (and drink) you through their range whiskies providing invaluable knowledge and experience.

If you’re new to whisky or a seasoned expert, there is something for everyone to try at The Cheshire Whisky Event.

ADMISSION PRICE: £25.00 per person (tickets available from this link), this includes all samples and admission to one Master Class.

Date: Monday 5th May 2014

Venue: Willington Hall – Willington – Tarporley – CW6 0NB

Time: 11am – 5pm

More information can be obtained from Mark at:-
EDENCROFT FINE WINES
8-10 Hospital Street
NANTWICH
Cheshire
CW5 5RJ

www.edencroft.co.uk

Tel: 01270 629 975
Mob: 07974 650 998

Quality New Whiskies From Edencrofts!

January 14, 2014 by Gary Leave a Comment

Quality New Malts From Edencrofts!

Edencroft has 8 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from the Highlands, Islay, Lowland and Speyside regions.

The brands include Aberlour, Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Glenlossie, Glenrothes, Macallan & Old Pulteney.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 9 to 29 Year Old malts.

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Port Dundas – 21 Year Old Clan Denny Edition Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 55.7% Summary: Nose: honeycomb on speed: sharp, toasty, crispy sweet; lime on vanilla ice cream; Taste: although the oak has dug in and makes an early impact, the spreading of what appears to be soft corn oils helps the ever-intensifying sugars to see off the underlying toastiness; Finish: the sugars are now crystalline and persistent; Balance: astonishingly invigorating. Leaps from the glass with intent and purpose. Wonderful!	70cl	£ 72.50 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Aberlour – Old Malt Cask 25 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 52.3% Summary: To conclude a very rewarding year for me, professionally and personally, Hunter Laing & Co Ltd. is releasing two special new lines. The first of these is an Anniversary series of six casks, bottled to celebrate fifteen years of our flagship Old Malt Cask brand. Together with my sons Scott and Andrew, as well as our Master Blender Tom Aitken, I have selected casks from our maturing stocks which each do justice to the labels fifteen year milestone. These cask-strength Anniversary bottlings are presented in green glass with wooden gift boxes, and are finished in the original-style labels to pay homage to the earliest Old Malt Cask releases. Choosing these casks allowed me to reflect with pride on my last fifteen years as a single cask bottler and, in reviewing our stocks, to look forward with relish to the next fifteen years of the Old Malt Cask. Stuart Laing.	70cl	£ 125.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Ardbeg – Old Malt Cask 21 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 50.2% Summary: To conclude a very rewarding year for me, professionally and personally, Hunter Laing & Co Ltd. is releasing two special new lines. The first of these is an Anniversary series of six casks, bottled to celebrate fifteen years of our flagship Old Malt Cask brand. Together with my sons Scott and Andrew, as well as our Master Blender Tom Aitken, I have selected casks from our maturing stocks which each do justice to the labels fifteen year milestone. These cask-strength Anniversary bottlings are presented in green glass with wooden gift boxes, and are finished in the original-style labels to pay homage to the earliest Old Malt Cask releases. Choosing these casks allowed me to reflect with pride on my last fifteen years as a single cask bottler and, in reviewing our stocks, to look forward with relish to the next fifteen years of the Old Malt Cask. Stuart Laing.	70cl	£ 425.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Caol Ila – Old Malt Cask 29 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 29 Year Old Strength: 50.2% Summary: To conclude a very rewarding year for me, professionally and personally, Hunter Laing & Co Ltd. is releasing two special new lines. The first of these is an Anniversary series of six casks, bottled to celebrate fifteen years of our flagship Old Malt Cask brand. Together with my sons Scott and Andrew, as well as our Master Blender Tom Aitken, I have selected casks from our maturing stocks which each do justice to the labels fifteen year milestone. These cask-strength Anniversary bottlings are presented in green glass with wooden gift boxes, and are finished in the original-style labels to pay homage to the earliest Old Malt Cask releases. Choosing these casks allowed me to reflect with pride on my last fifteen years as a single cask bottler and, in reviewing our stocks, to look forward with relish to the next fifteen years of the Old Malt Cask. Stuart Laing.	70cl	£ 150.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenlossie – 9 Year Old Managers Choice Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 9 Year Old Strength: 59.10% Summary: Nose: a delicate trace of lime to the barley: what an understated, fragile, uber sexy nose…; Taste: unusual in that the first wave on delivery appears to be a thin, oily note. This is promptly followed by the young barley water, threatening a sharpness but dampened by the lightest scattering of icing sugar; mouth watering, and youthful; Finish: even with the custard powder arrival, never a hint of anything that is remotely non kindergarten; Balance: one of the most impressive examples of Speyside malt, apparently not even out of nappies but treating you to a spectacular display of barley in all its beauty. Confirmation, barley needed, that with Clynelish, this has to be Diageo’s most under-rated distillery. © Jim Murrays – 2012 Whisky Bible.	70cl	£ 190.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Glenrothes – 21 Year Old – Old & Rare Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 56.10% Summary: Douglas Laing & Co. proudly offer this fine example of the Distillers’ Art as a special selection from their oldest stocks of whisky. No water is added to reduce its strength, as the Angel’s share has already taken care of that. No caramel, colouring is added, so that you can see it’s pure and natural colour. They have chosen to bottle this malt without chill-filtration in the old fashioned and traditional style. By so doing, they leave in the entire Distillers’ preferred qualities apparent on the nose, palate and finish – self evident when you remove the cork. As you can see on the label, this is one bottle of a very restricted offering, which once consumed, cannot ever be repeated. Nose: full of dark fruits and lively spices on the nose initially – it mellows as it warms to tobacco smells and a damp whisky warehouse character. Palate: on the palate the sherry cask influences it early with more (now macerated) fruit – then sweet barley, more tobacco, vanilla and mocha flavours alternatively appear. Finish: the finish is more vanill’d now plus late cough drop style warming (now menthol!) spices.	70cl	£ 180.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Macallan – Old Malt Cask 25 Year Old/15th Anniversary Edition Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 51.4% Summary: To conclude a very rewarding year for me, professionally and personally, Hunter Laing & Co Ltd. is releasing two special new lines. The first of these is an Anniversary series of six casks, bottled to celebrate fifteen years of our flagship Old Malt Cask brand. Together with my sons Scott and Andrew, as well as our Master Blender Tom Aitken, I have selected casks from our maturing stocks which each do justice to the labels fifteen year milestone. These cask-strength Anniversary bottlings are presented in green glass with wooden gift boxes, and are finished in the original-style labels to pay homage to the earliest Old Malt Cask releases. Choosing these casks allowed me to reflect with pride on my last fifteen years as a single cask bottler and, in reviewing our stocks, to look forward with relish to the next fifteen years of the Old Malt Cask. Stuart Laing.	70cl	£ 440.00 BUY NOW
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – 1990 Vintage Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 23 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: Old Pulteney 1990 has been matured in hand selected American oak ex-Bourbon barrels and Spanish oak ex-Sherry butts. The casks previously held heavily peated malt which gives this Vintage a slight smoky character. Appearance: Polished amber. Aroma: Subtle, warm wood smoke envelopes the sweetness of peardrops & crunchy green apples. Fragrant floral notes, fresh lemon zest & honey are followed by a spicy & fruity touch of ex-sherry casks. Taste: Full bodied & rich. The initial sweet honey note is quickly followed by a wave of thick peat smoke, joined a moment later by a spicy vanilla, toffee & rum smoked raisins. OLD PULTENEY DISTILLERY Founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wicks celebrated herring boom, the Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly on the British mainland. At a time when road links to the town were yet to be established, the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its malt whisky. Wick became known for the barrels of silver (herring) and gold (whisky) which left the port in vast numbers. The distillery itself has an absorbing history, with its unique stills defying convention to this day. The wash still, in particular, is a source of fascination to visitors due to the absence of a swan neck. Legend has it that when the still was delivered it was too tall for the still house and the manager simply decided to cut the top off! The Old Pulteney bottle now incorporates a bulbous neck to reflect the shape of the stills. Over time, the distillery has passed through the hands of various owners, and even closed during times of trouble for the industry in 1930. Luckily, the repeal of an often forgotten period of prohibition in 1947 saw the welcome resumption of whisky production, with the distillery changing ownership a number of times, before its purchase by Inver House Distillers in 1995. Throughout this history what has endured is the quality of the whisky. Traditional craftsmanship and the distillerys windswept location continue to contribute to the award-winning whisky that is Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky.	70cl	£ 125.00 BUY NOW

Edencroft – New Old Pulteney 17 YO – Perfect For Burns Night!

December 31, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

Edencroft has a nice new Highland Old Pulteney 17 YO this week to add to their range. Perfect for Burns Night!

Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
Edencroft	Old Pulteney – 17 Year Old Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: The 17-year-old predominantly features ex-bourbon maturation, with the addition of spirit that has been wholly matured in Spanish wood ex-sherry casks, predominantly Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso. This adds a subtle depth and complexity to the whisky, making for an outstanding after-dinner drink. Nose: Sweet with traces of apples and pears: slightly woody with a hint of butterscotch. Colour: Red amber with a rich autumnal hue. Taste: Full bodied, with hints of vanilla and floral notes in the background; a long-lasting memorable finish. OLD PULTENEY DISTILLERY Founded in 1826 by James Henderson at the height of Wicks celebrated herring boom, the Pulteney Distillery is one of the most northerly on the British mainland. At a time when road links to the town were yet to be established, the distillery was dependent on the sea for its supply of barley and for the shipping out of its malt whisky. Wick became known for the barrels of silver (herring) and gold (whisky) which left the port in vast numbers. The distillery itself has an absorbing history, with its unique stills defying convention to this day. The wash still, in particular, is a source of fascination to visitors due to the absence of a swan neck. Legend has it that when the still was delivered it was too tall for the still house and the manager simply decided to cut the top off! The Old Pulteney bottle now incorporates a bulbous neck to reflect the shape of the stills. Over time, the distillery has passed through the hands of various owners, and even closed during times of trouble for the industry in 1930. Luckily, the repeal of an often forgotten period of prohibition in 1947 saw the welcome resumption of whisky production, with the distillery changing ownership a number of times, before its purchase by Inver House Distillers in 1995. Throughout this history what has endured is the quality of the whisky. Traditional craftsmanship and the distillerys windswept location continue to contribute to the award-winning whisky that is Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky.	70cl	£ 60.00 BUY NOW

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